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A while back I started storing my important files on Dropbox. That at least lets you revert to earlier versions - though I'm not sure how granular it is. I'm
by MilnerRoute 4y ago
A while back I started storing my important files on Dropbox. That at least lets you revert to earlier versions - though I'm not sure how granular it is. I'm sure you can do the same thing with many other cloud-based sites.
As an added check, at key moments in a project I'll just add (or increment) the number at the end of my filename, so I'm now working in a new file and can "revert" back to the earlier version just by changing files.
- gravitate 4y ago
- sleightofmind 4y agoYep. I like that approach for simple personal projects (the only kind I do). Sometimes I just append a date -- myHotNewIdea_9jul2022.txt Same idea, though.
- perilunar 4y ago> _9jul2022 Don't use that format — it doesn't sort correctly. You are better off with _20220709 or _2022-07-09.
- whitesilhouette 4y agoand put the date in front (not at the end)
- sleightofmind 4y agoGeez! What a couple of bossy little tyrants! Don't do this! Don't do that! Ouch! The question was aimed at Non Programming Professionals. I thought my answer was thoroughly non-professional, and therefore just about perfect. /s But seriously, you both make good points.